Product classification
HS code for Dried onions: 0712.20
Vegetables, onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried.
Classification of dried onions under HS 0712.20
Dried onions are classified under HS code 071220. This classification is straightforward within Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables). Heading 0712 is dedicated to dried vegetables, and 071220 is the specific subheading for onions. This includes all varieties of onions that have been dried to a state where they are no longer fresh but have not been further prepared. The code covers various physical forms, including whole dried bulbs, sliced onions, kibbled (broken) pieces, and even fine onion powder. The essential requirement is that the drying process is the primary means of preservation. If the onions were fried (e.g., crispy fried onions) or preserved in vinegar, they would be excluded from this heading and moved to Chapter 20. Because onions are a staple ingredient in food manufacturing, 071220 is one of the most frequently used codes in the vegetable trade, requiring strict adherence to moisture content standards to avoid confusion with fresh produce. The inclusion of powders under 071220 is a specific provision of the heading notes, distinguishing it from spices in Chapter 09.
- Covers
- Onion powder
- Dehydrated onion flakes
- Dried sliced onions
- Kibbled onions
- Granulated dried onions
- Dried minced onions
- Also under 0712.20
- McCormick Dried Minced Onion
- Badia Onion Powder
- Litehouse Freeze Dried Onions
- Frontier Co-op Dried Onion Flakes
- Spice Islands Onion Powder.
Codes often confused with 0712.20
Common mistake. Dried onions are often misclassified under 0703.10, which is strictly for fresh or chilled onions. Another common mistake is attempting to classify onion powder as a spice in Chapter 09 (e.g., 0910); however, the HS system explicitly keeps dried onions in Chapter 07. If the onions are fried in oil, they must be classified under 2005.99. Mixed seasonings containing onion powder are classified under 2103.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071220 (the code used for dried onions), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071220 (the code used for dried onions) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 071220, not only dried onions.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $243M 37% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $123M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $68M 10% of world exports
World total: $656M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $70M 11% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $42M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $41M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $640M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for dried onions
Brazil classifies dried onions under NCM 0712.20.00: HS 0712.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dried onions
What is the HS code for Dried onions?
The HS code for Dried onions is 071220 (Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried). The HS code for dried onions in all forms (whole, sliced, or powder) is 071220.
How do I classify Dried onions for customs?
Dried onions is classified under HS code 071220 — Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is onion powder classified as a spice?
No, in the Harmonized System, onion powder is classified as a dried vegetable under 071220 rather than a spice in Chapter 09.
Which countries are the top exporters of dried onions (HS 071220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071220 (the code used for dried onions) in UN Comtrade data were India ($243M, 37% of world exports), Egypt ($123M) and the United States ($68M). World exports came to about $656M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of dried onions (HS 071220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071220 (the code used for dried onions) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($70M, 11% of world imports), Indonesia ($42M) and the United Kingdom ($41M). World imports came to about $640M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Dried onions the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071220 for Dried onions is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for dried onions in Brazil?
In Brazil, dried onions (HS 071220) is classified under NCM 0712.20.00.